- Tour code
IDNADV02
- Start
Ubud
- End
Uluwatu
- Min. age
16 years old
- Group size
Max 6-16 travellers
- Trip style
Explorer
- Trip pace
Active
- Language
English
Three very different sides of Indonesia in ten days. You start inland in Ubud, where daily life revolves around offerings, ceremonies and food. Here you'll cook with a local family, walk through the jungle to a waterfall blessing, ride out in vintage VW jeeps past the rice terraces, and spend a morning at a farming cooperative before a yoga and nidra meditation session.
Then the pace drops. The Gilis have no cars, only sandy lanes, bicycles and horse carts, and a private boat day takes you snorkeling around Gili Meno and Gili Air, with a good chance of seeing sea turtles.
The last stretch is on Bali's Bukit Peninsula in Uluwatu: a beach club day, clifftop sunsets, the sea temple of Pura Luhur Uluwatu and a Kecak performance, finishing with a farewell dinner on the beach.
Your Soca Islands Host is along for the whole journey, and with a maximum of 16 travelers there's a good balance between shared experiences and time to do your own thing.
Why This Journey
Bali can feel crowded if you only see the busiest strips. This trip goes for the parts that show how the island actually lives: a family kitchen, a melukat purification at a waterfall, a farming cooperative and a Kecak performance at the temple it was made for. Then it adds the Gilis, which many Bali visitors never reach because the boat transfers take planning.
It suits travelers who want a mix of culture, wellness and beach time, and who like the idea of a group without a rigid schedule; most afternoons have open time. You'll leave having seen ritual Bali, island Bali and surf Bali, and with a clear idea of which you'd come back for.
Where You'll Stay
Ubud (4 nights): Alaya Resort Ubud, in central Ubud. Gili Trawangan (2 nights): ASTON Sunset Beach Resort - Gili Trawangan, on the island's sunset coast. Uluwatu (3 nights): Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa, on the Bukit Peninsula. Proposed accommodation (or similar), subject to confirmation.
Getting There
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Fly into and out of Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS); arrival and departure airport transfers are included. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
What you will see and do
Temples, rice terraces and Balinese ritual around Ubud
Slow island days and snorkeling in the Gili Islands
Cliffs, surf beaches and sunsets in Uluwatu
What's included
All activities mentioned on the itinerary
Accommodations in double rooms
Experienced Soca Islands Host with you throughout the trip
One farewell group activity when possible
Max 16 travellers per group
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Group transportation
What's excluded
- International flights (travelers arrange their own)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Optional activities, such as massages and beach club food and drinks
- Single room supplement (single rooms on request, subject to availability)
- Extra hotel nights before or after the trip
Group itinerary
Make your way to Ubud at your own pace, and use any spare hours to wander the rice paddies or simply rest after the flight.
In the evening the group comes together for the first time over a welcome dinner on a clifftop, coconut mojito in hand as the sun goes down.
Balinese life puts real weight on keeping body, mind and spirit in balance, and today shows you how. A local family opens up their kitchen and teaches you their versions of nasi goreng, satay and martabak, the stuffed pancake sold at night markets across Indonesia.
Later you'll follow a jungle path to a secluded waterfall for a melukat, the traditional purification ritual Balinese people use to cleanse and reset. Bring a change of clothes; you will get wet.
Climb into a vintage VW jeep and head out through the forest, where the local monkeys are likely to come and say hello.
You'll stop at Ubud Palace, the former royal residence in the center of town, then sit down to lunch overlooking the terraced paddies. The afternoon is open: browse the shops, find a café, or book a Balinese massage.
Spend the morning at a farming cooperative, learning how local growers work the land sustainably, then cook lunch alongside a chef using what came out of the garden.
In the afternoon, slow right down with yoga and a guided yoga nidra meditation. Tonight is yours for Ubud's markets and restaurants; pack light, because tomorrow you head for the islands.
Today you swap Ubud for the Gilis, a trio of small islands off Lombok where bicycles and horse carts replace traffic.
Once you've checked in, kick off your shoes and get a feel for the sandy lanes before a group dinner with plenty of choice on the menu.
A private boat is yours for the day. You'll hop between Gili Meno and Gili Air, dropping into the water to snorkel over coral, find the famous underwater statues and look out for sea turtles.
Lunch comes at a stop along the way, with time to swim and lie in the sun before heading back to Gili Trawangan for a sunset on the west coast.
Say goodbye to the Gilis and travel back to Bali's southern tip, where Uluwatu's limestone cliffs drop down to famous surf breaks.
The afternoon is unstructured: walk down to one of the beaches below the cliffs, grab a fresh coconut, or treat yourself to a massage. Tonight the group eats together at a beachfront spot.
Give the day over to one of Bali's well-known beach clubs: claim a daybed, swim, order a cocktail and take the photos you'll want later.
As the light turns gold, watch the sun sink off the Uluwatu cliffs, then keep things casual with dinner up on the clifftops.
Your final full day brings you to Pura Luhur Uluwatu, the sea temple set on the edge of a sheer cliff, for a Kecak performance, where a circle of chanting voices tells a story from the Ramayana as the sun goes down.
Afterward the group heads down to the beach for a farewell dinner and one last round of stories from the trip.
Accommodations
Here's a glimpse of the hotels we selected for this adventure.
Alaya Resort Ubud
A resort on Jalan Hanoman, one of central Ubud's main streets, with rooms set back from the road around gardens and rice fields. The Ubud Palace, the market and the Sacred Monkey Forest are all within walking distance, so evenings in town are easy without transport.
It has a swimming pool and on-site dining, and its central location suits a four-night stay with day trips out to the countryside.
Hotel websiteASTON Sunset Beach Resort - Gili Trawangan
A beachfront resort on the west coast of Gili Trawangan, the side of the island known for its sunsets over Bali's Mount Agung. The island has no cars, so getting around is by bicycle, horse cart or on foot along the sandy lanes.
It is a modern resort with a pool and its own stretch of beach, a comfortable base for two nights between boat days around Gili Meno and Gili Air.
Hotel websiteRenaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa
A clifftop resort on Jalan Pantai Balangan in Ungasan, on the Bukit Peninsula at Bali's southern tip. The surf beaches, beach clubs and the Uluwatu sea temple are a short drive away.
It has a spa and resort pools, and the size of the property makes it straightforward for a group to stay together for the final three nights.
Hotel websiteRooms
You'll stay at Trip Hotel.
- Included
Shared double
Shared with the person you book with, or a fellow traveller of the same sex.
- +$1,039 per person
Single room
A room to yourself, subject to availability.
Room prices are per person for the May 21, 2027 departure and can differ on other dates. You choose your room when you book.
Tour FAQS
Fly into and out of Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali (DPS).
Proposed accommodation is Alaya Resort Ubud in Ubud, ASTON Sunset Beach Resort - Gili Trawangan on Gili Trawangan and Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa in Uluwatu (or similar hotels), subject to confirmation.
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
Yes. Arrival and departure airport transfers at Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) are included. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners are included: the welcome dinner on Day 1, group dinners on Days 5 and 7 and the farewell dinner on Day 9, plus the lunches shown in the itinerary. Other meals are at your own cost.
Extra nights can be requested, subject to hotel availability; contact our Customer Experience team for a quote.
There are no scheduled activities on the final day, so feel free to book your departure at your own convenience.
We recommend arriving before 3 pm on Day 1 to make it in time for the welcome event. But don’t worry no matter when you land, we’ll have an airport transfer ready for you.
Please Refer to your government’s travel advice or consult your local consulate. Remember, passport and visa requirements can change, so make sure to stay updated.
Excluding alcohol, we suggest budgeting around USD $40.00 per day for extras.
While we’re not medical professionals, we want to help you prepare for a safe and healthy adventure. Here are some tips:
- Consult with a healthcare professional: Schedule an appointment with your travel nurse or doctor at least eight weeks before your adventure to get any necessary vaccines or medications.
- Up-to-date medical advice:
- US residents: Check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
- UK residents: Visit the NHS Fit For Travel website.
- Australian residents: Refer to the Smart Traveler Health website.
3. Government travel advice:
- US residents: Consult the US Department of State Travel Advice.
- UK residents: Check the FCDO Travel Advice.
- Australian residents: Visit the Smart Traveler website.
4. Medication tips: If you take prescription medication, bring enough to last the entire trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays. Carry a copy of your prescription in case you need to visit a clinic abroad.
We hope this helps you prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Please keep in mind that our itinerary, activities, and hotels might change. These adjustments could happen with little notice due to factors like availability, weather conditions, seasonal shifts, or other circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured, we always aim to minimise any impact on your experience. Occasionally, we may tweak the itinerary to try out fresh ideas and keep the adventure exciting.
We believe solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay extra to explore the world. That’s why our group trips are designed around shared accommodation and do not include a single supplement. Solo travelers joining our group trips are paired in twin or multi-share rooms with another traveler of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Some of our Independent trips are structured differently. For these itineraries, solo travelers will need to book at the single occupancy rate.
Tips are not included in the cost of this tour. Remember, tipping is entirely at your discretion and based on what you feel comfortable with.
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